Routines just may be the cure to negate the new stresses faced by students and adults this fall. Sturgeon Bay Psychologist Dr. Dennis White says creating a comfortable “new normal” will be the challenge for parents and children as the new school year begins.  He says despite all the uncertainty going on, there are still some old routines that can help stabilize your family during the “new normal”.  Dr. White shares one idea in helping the family cope with the pressures of a new school year and the changes associated with COVID-19 precautions.

Establishing daily chores for every member of the family is another way to keep everyone engaged.  Dr. White says schedules and routines may not be perfect but are important even if they may need to be changed in the future.  He says everyone benefits when we structure the things in our lives that we can control.  The Mental Health Minute with Dr. White is below.